Model year
2001 Nissan Quest
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 42 complaints for the 2001 Nissan Quest (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP (4), TIRES:TREAD/BELT (4), VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS (4). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 87 complaints
- 2001 42 complaints
- 2002 29 complaints
- 2004 445 complaints
- 2005 82 complaints
- 2006 74 complaints
- 2007 228 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 22 complaints
- 2011 66 complaints
- 2012 93 complaints
- 2013 18 complaints
- 2014 18 complaints
- 2015 12 complaints
- 2016 13 complaints
- 2017 6 complaints
Recalls
00V338002 · Oct 27, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER AROUND THE BASE OF THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SHOULDER OF THE RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE BOLT AND THE SEAT PEDESTAL. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BOLT TO LOOSEN.
Complaints
42 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 4, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Nissan Quest at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.